Prospect, North Carolina has a Humid Subtropical Climate climate (Köppen classification: Cfa). Average annual temperatures range from 51.2 °F (low) to 73.4 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 47.8 Inches. Prospect is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 8a. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around Mar. 21 - Mar. 31 through the first frost around Nov. 1 - Nov. 10.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32.2 °F | 54.2 °F | 3.44 in. |
| February | 34.4 °F | 57.6 °F | 3.15 in. |
| March | 40.9 °F | 65.3 °F | 3.53 in. |
| April | 49.6 °F | 74.3 °F | 3.38 in. |
| May | 58.7 °F | 81.5 °F | 3.41 in. |
| June | 67.4 °F | 87.9 °F | 4.96 in. |
| July | 70.9 °F | 90.7 °F | 5.09 in. |
| August | 69.4 °F | 88.9 °F | 5.07 in. |
| September | 63.5 °F | 83.6 °F | 5.53 in. |
| October | 51.4 °F | 74.8 °F | 3.36 in. |
| November | 40.5 °F | 64.9 °F | 3.26 in. |
| December | 35.1 °F | 57.2 °F | 3.59 in. |
| Annual | 51.2 °F | 73.4 °F | 47.77 in. |
| Average First Frost Date | Nov. 1 - Nov. 10 |
| Average Last Frost Date | Mar. 21 - Mar. 31 |
| Average Days With Frost | 50-75 Days |
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 8a : 10°F to 15°F |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 8a : 10°F to 15°F |
| Current Drought Conditions | Severe Drought |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Cfa - Humid Subtropical Climate |